Growing dollars and sense

A lot of judges were scratching their heads when Brett Sheffield showed up at the ‘Central Canada’ finalist of a major competition for young entrepreneurs. How had a young farmer from Pilot Mound, Man., managed to beat out hundreds of entrants, including MBA students...

Young Farmers’ Needs

“I have adopted strategic business management because it allows me to enjoy my time on the tractor, and evenings with my wife.” Cedric MacLeod As a young farmer, I owe so much to my mentors – my father has constantly inspired and encouraged me and I’ve learned a...

Well Trained Employees are the Key to Small Business Success

Why are employees in some companies happy to stick with the company while others look for a change? The reason is that some businesses know how to take good care of their employees and provide a working environment that helps them retain their identity, while proving...

Labour Costs in Agriculture

One of the most challenging questions for producers is what to pay for labour. The answer is that it depends on the skills required for the job, the experience of the employee, competition from other industries, benefits provided other than financial and the return on...